Spindle

Newpast, LLC

About this app

Turn any walk into a story you can feel in place.

Spindle is a location-based app for local history, food, and culture. Choose a Set, download it for offline use, and walk. When you reach each stop, Spindle plays a short, GPS-triggered story with audio, photos, and text.

Key features
• Curated Sets with 5 to 10 stops that you can actually finish
• GPS auto-play: stories start when you arrive
• Offline downloads for reliable walks without spotty reception
• Discover Nearby or browse by genre: history, food and drink, pop culture, campus lore, family stories
• Clear progress tracking and one-tap directions to the next stop

How it works
1. Pick a Set and download it for offline use.
2. Walk to any stop; the story starts automatically with photos and text.
3. Follow directions to the next stop and watch your progress grow.

Made for real groups
• Great for families, friends, visitors, and locals
• Multi-generational friendly for grandparents, parents, and kids together
• Bite-sized stories that turn neighborhoods into living classrooms

Accessibility
• Transcripts for audio
• High-contrast map

Early Access
Spindle is in Early Access. Expect frequent updates as new Sets and features ship.